§ Joan RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his Department's gender strategy is. [47697]
§ Mr. BradshawThe FCO's gender strategy is part of a wider Diversity strategy. This was first put in place in March 1999 and updated in January 2002.
Our diversity mission is to create and sustain a culture that values and actively supports and promotes diversity. We are currently focused on retention and work/life balance issues, including flexible working. But our gender activity is continually evolving to meet new challenges.
A copy of our Diversity Strategy will be sent to the hon. Member and placed in the Library of the House.